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FOCUS: Distinctive Computer Museum of America is in Roswell

By Rena Youngblood  |  Computer Museum of America (CMoA) is located mere minutes away from Gwinnett in Roswell, and is an area attraction with a growing fan base. With a mission to preserve the artifacts and stories from the digital age, while educating and inspiring visitors of all ages and backgrounds, CMoA works tirelessly to locate artifacts, create exhibits that tell the stories of technical innovation, and build relevant, relatable, and fun programming. CMoA opened on July 20, 2019, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of

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by · May 24, 2022 · Today's Focus
NEW for 5/24: On a computer museum and Russia

NEW for 5/24: On a computer museum and Russia

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Distinctive Computer Museum of America is in nearby Roswell
EEB PERSPECTIVE: American companies leaving Russia “in droves”
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: City of Norcross gets $200,000 planning grant from ARC
NOTABLE: Chamber recognizes local public safety officials for valor
RECOMMENDED: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Aflac of Columbus concentrates on the U.S. and Japan
MYSTERY PHOTO: Low quality photo has a story behind it
LAGNIAPPE:  Jackson EMC crew is top team in Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo
CALENDAR: Gwinnett schools to offer summer meal program

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by · May 24, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Making comparisons with two Washington marches
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
ANOTHER VIEW: Liz Cheney would make a good candidate—as a Democrat
FEEDBACK: Free Gwinnett library cards opens doors to many attractions
UPCOMING: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site
NOTABLE: PCOM students teach others in Medical Spanish Course
RECOMMENDED: Those Who Ride the Night Winds by Nikki Giovanni
GEORGIA TIDBIT: St. Marys growing after arrival of sub base
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photograph introduces few clues
CALENDAR: Citizenship Clinic is Oct. 20 a Lawrenceville library

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by · October 17, 2023 · Full issues
NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to Gwinnettians  now online. It is detailed information about the November elections in Gwinnett cities. 

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by · October 17, 2023 · News
NEW for 3/26: On keeping up, Biden and AI

NEW for 3/26: On keeping up, Biden and AI

Click here to read the latest stories. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: How you can be aware of what’s going  on in the world
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Democrats need not worry; Biden will prevail
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
ANOTHER VIEW: Artificial intelligence will be key part of 2024 campaign
FEEDBACK: Benjamin Franklin on first nonsectarian college
UPCOMING: April 1 is deadline to apply for homestead exemption
NOTABLE: Sensory Tree House enhances life for the disabled
RECOMMENDED: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
GEORGIA TIDBIT:  Georgia’s “second founder” was man of distinction
MYSTERY PHOTO: What story is associated with this lighthouse?
LAGNIAPPE: Colors of spring
CALENDAR: Norcross plans two Easter Egg Hunts on March 30 

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by · March 26, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 2/16: Plantation capitalism, congressional elections, more

NEW for 2/16: Plantation capitalism, congressional elections, more

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Plantation capitalism being pushed on us again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: House special elections should cheer Democrats
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: Memory lapse is really normal at every stage of life
UPCOMING: NCM plans “generosity luncheon” on Feb. 29 
NOTABLE: PCOM co-ed from Lawrenceville to conduct research
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Origin, produced by Ava DuVernay
OBITUARY: Daniel (Gil) Holmes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Canals were thought to be a good idea for Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where of 133 stadiums was this photo taken?
LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville commissions a “welcoming” mural
CALENDAR: Norcross to plant Shumard Oak on Arbor Day

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by · February 16, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 2/9: On LED bulbs, sports betting and gerrymandering

NEW for 2/9: On LED bulbs, sports betting and gerrymandering

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Realize big savings by using LED light bulbs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Tell your legislator to vote against sports gambling 
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering circumvents fair voting
UPCOMING: Harris new chair of  Hudgens Arts Center
NOTABLE: Walton EMC grants 23 Gwinnett schools $130,868
RECOMMENDED: The Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Once indentured, Ewen rose to prominence
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distinctive traditional church is today’s Mystery
CALENDAR: Get rid of hazardous waste Feb. 10 in Lawrenceville

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by · February 9, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 1/26: Hudgens contest, Kendeda Fund, more

NEW for 1/26: Hudgens contest, Kendeda Fund, more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Hudgens Center accepting entries for $50,000 Georgia art prize
EEB PERSPECTVE: Learn the fascinating story of the Kendeda Fund
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Condo associations are weak link in that system
UPCOMING: Lanier Levett  becomes chairman of Gwinnett Chamber for 2024
NOTABLE: County urges legislators caution on proposed new city
RECOMMENDED: Blood on Their Hands by Mandy Matney and Carolyn Murnick
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Connecticutt native is founder of University of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: House of worship is this edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Free open house at Pinckneyville Park  on Jan. 27 

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by · January 26, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/7: New Hall of Famers; Proposed city; more

NEW for 11/7: New Hall of Famers; Proposed city; more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Two from Gwinnett inducted into Georgia Military Veterans HOF
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Legislator to propose forming of new city of Mill Creek
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Take along plenty of shoes for this journey
UPCOMING: New Suwanee park to feature commemoration of veterans
NOTABLE: Tips for preventing injury in new craze of Pickleball 
RECOMMENDED: Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, by Dave Malloy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: GALILEO is an online virtual library begun in 1995
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just what is the name of the tree in this photograph?
CALENDAR: Duncan, Army veteran and judge, to address Veteran’s Day

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by · November 7, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 10/13: Technical colleges, movie set and Euchre!

NEW for 10/13: Technical colleges, movie set and Euchre!

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Technical Colleges of Georgia are a bright star of the state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The vastness of OFS movie-making site overwhelms you
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
ANOTHER VIEW: In that family game of Euchre, I know what I saw
UPCOMING: October 15 is deadline for paying county property tax
NOTABLE: ESPN2 television features two Gwinnett teams on Friday
RECOMMENDED: Mother A Cradle to Hold Me by Maya Angelou
CRITIC’S CORNER: Lawrenceville, Ga., Ghost Tour 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William B. Hodgson was early diplomat and scholar of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another potential cream puff mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Duluth DAR chapter celebrates 25th anniversary
CALENDAR: On Saturday, visit Lilburn Daze at the city park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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by · October 12, 2023 · Full issues